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V618 HFB

1999 Fiat Bravo

Orange Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,805 mi
Last recorded50,805 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV618 HFB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2017 50,805 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 48,851 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 48,849 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 45,830 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothfront (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust slightley corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2014 42,816 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

result of master cylinder low fluid....clutch slave cylinder leaking....

Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,816 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

result of master cylinder low fluid....clutch slave cylinder leaking....

Pass 5 Sep 2013 41,287 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,480 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 39,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,910 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,948 miles

both rear tyres poor condition

front brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2010 32,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres poor condition

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,913 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,507 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 31,507 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 29,366 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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V618 HFB is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Orange with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 73,131 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V618 HFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V618 HFB is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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